Definition of HOMOLOGOUS

homologous

Meanings

Adjective

  • having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
    • "the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
  • corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
    • "a homologous tissue graft"

Adj

  • Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
  • In corresponding proportion.
  • Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
  • Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
  • Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
  • Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
  • Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
  • Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.
  • Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
  • Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin homologus, from Ancient Greek ὁμόλογος (homólogos, “agreeing, of one mind”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + λόγος (lógos, “reason, reckoning”). Compare homo- (“same”) and -ous (adjectival suffix). From 1655, in the mathematical sense. See also homolog, homologue.

Scrabble Score: 16

homologous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
homologous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
homologous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

homologous is a valid Words With Friends word